Course Title: Academic writing

Code: LSLA 313

Program: B.A in language and linguistics
Department: English Department
Institution: College of science and Arts/Al kamil branch
Academic Year: 2021/2022
Semester: First semester
Course Coordinator: Siham Asa’ad
Date: 24/12/2021
 Table of Contents
A. Course Identification ........................................................................................................ 3
B. Course Delivery ................................................................................................................. 3
1. Course Contact Hours (per semester) ......................................................................................... 3
2. Topics not Covered ..................................................................................................................... 3
3. Teaching Strategies ...................................................................................................................... 3
4. Activities/Assessment Methods .................................................................................................. 4
5. Verification of Credibility of Students’ Results ........................................................................ 4
6. Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 4
C. Student Results .................................................................................................................. 4
1. Distribution of Grades ................................................................................................................. 4
2. Comment on Student Results ...................................................................................................... 4
3.Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 5
D. Course Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................. 5
1. Course Learning Outcomes Assessment Results ....................................................................... 5
2. Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 5
E. Course Quality Evaluation ............................................................................................. 6
1. Students Evaluation of the Quality of the Course...................................................................... 6
2. Other Evaluations ........................................................................................................................ 6
3.Recommendations : ...................................................................................................................... 7
F. Difficulties and Challenges ............................................................................................... 7
G. Course Improvement Plan .............................................................................................. 7
1. Course Improvement Actions ..................................................................................................... 7
2. Action Plan for Next Semester/Year ........................................................................................ 8

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 A. Course Identification

Number of Students
Number of
No Instructor(s) Location Starting the Completing
Sections
course the course
Faculty of
1 Siham Asa’ad science and arts/ 1 22 21
Alkamil branch

B. Course Delivery
1. Course Contact Hours (per semester)

No. Activity Planned Actual

1 Lecture 3 per week 3 per week
2 Laboratory/Studio
3 Tutorial
4 Others (Specify)
Total

2. Topics not Covered

Extent of their
Reason
Topics Impact on Learning Compensating Action*
for Not Covering Outcomes
None

*Compensating actions already taken or suggested

3. Teaching Strategies
Were They Difficulties
Planned Teaching Strategies Implemented? Experienced (if any) Suggested Action
Yes No in Implementation
Free discussion Yes
Use technology to expand course
offerings, experiences, and learning
materials.
Yes

Collaborative learning/Team work Yes

Power point presentation. Yes

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 4. Activities/Assessment Methods
Were They Difficulties
Activities/Planned Assessment Methods Implemented? Experienced (if any) Suggested Action
Yes No in Implementation
Quizzes yes
Assignments yes
Progress exams yes
Research projects yes

5. Verification of Credibility of Students’ Results

Method(s) of Verification Conclusions
Check marking by a member of staff at Department No difference in grades

6. Recommendations

C. Student Results

1. Distribution of Grades
Grades Status Distributions
In Progress

Withdrawn
Incomplete
Denied
Entry

Pass

A+ A B+ B C+ C D+ D F
Fail

Number of
2 4 2 2 0 2 1 5 3 0 0 0 18 3 1
Students
14.
9.5 19 9.5 9.5 9.5 4.7 23. 14.2 85. 4.7
Percentage 0 0 0 0 28
2% % 2% 2% 2% 6% 8% 8% 7% 6%
%

2. Comment on Student Results

(including special factors (if any) affecting the results)

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 3.Recommendations

D. Course Learning Outcomes

1. Course Learning Outcomes Assessment Results

Assessment
Course learning Outcomes PLOs Assessment
Results Comment on
Target
(CLOs) Code Methods Assessment Results
Level/ Actual
Criterion Level
for Success
1 Knowledge and Understanding:
Employ knowledge of K1 Midterm, 70% 68.5% Almost achieved
Quiz/
1.1 language skills with high Assignment,
competency level Worksheets,
Final Exam
Be able to write various types K2 Midterm, 70% 72.3% Achieved
Quiz/
1.2
of high quality essays and/or Assignment,
research papers and use Worksheets,
critical thinking Final Exam

1.3

1...

2 Skills:
Practice the language in its S1 Midterm, 70 % 67.% Almost achieved
Quiz/
oral and/or written forms and Assignment,
2.1 effectively communicate by Worksheets,
applying all the language Final Exam
skills
2.2

2.3

2...

3 Values:
Communicate effectively as a C1 Assignment, 70% 97% Achieved
member or leader of a team that Pair work
Group work
3.1 establishes and achieves goals,
meets deadlines and creates a
conducive learning environment.
Function effectively as a member C2 Assignment, 70% 98% Achieved
or leader of a team engaged in Pair work
3.2 Group work
activities pertaining to the
program’s discipline.
3.3

3...

2. Recommendations

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 E. Course Quality Evaluation
1. Students Evaluation of the Quality of the Course
Number of Percentage of
Date of Survey: Evaluation Result:
Participants: 6 Participation:
Course Coordinator/Instructor
Students Feedback
Comments/Response
Strengths:

 Students report that the general outlines and

objectives were clearly stated
 Most students found that the instructor was
enthusiast about teaching the course
 Most students feel satisfied by the quality of very satisfied with the students'
the course feedback
 All students reported that they agree that the
instructor showed a well understanding of the
course’s contents.
 Students agreed that the electronic resources
were used effectively during the course
 The instructor used instructional techniques
like group discussions and students’
presentations to reach the objectives of this
course.

Areas for improvement:

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Suggestions for Improvement:

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2. Other Evaluations
(e.g., Evaluations by faculty, program leaders, peer reviewers, others)
Evaluation method : Date:
Course Coordinator/Instructor
Evaluator(s) Comments
Comments/Response

Evaluation method : Date: Throughout the semester

Students’ reflection
Classroom discussion
Strengths:

• Students reported that they liked that the

instructors present the book’s content in more
practical and easier way.

• Students found the class atmosphere is

motivated for learning.
Areas for improvement:

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Suggestions for Improvement:

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* Add separate table for each evaluation

3.Recommendations :

F. Difficulties and Challenges

Difficulties and Challenges Consequences Actions Taken
Administrative Issues
None None None

Learning Resources

Facilities

G. Course Improvement Plan

1. Course Improvement Actions

Recommended Actions Taken Results Comments
Actions
a. Previous course Report Recommendations

b. Other Improvement Actions*

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 * (The developmental measures taken during teaching the course and not included in the development plan of it)

2. Action Plan for Next Semester/Year

Responsibility Time Needed
Recommendations Actions For
Implementation Start End Support
1. Analysis of the results of the The
By the
beginning
students and identify the skills Under progress.
end of
of the
that are not gaining as well. the first
second
semester
semester
2.
3.